Reinfection 101
Our RIVER protocol: prevention, preparation and care Audio version in Substack Most people reading this will know that Covid-19 is not just a mild respiratory infection without risk. Repeated infections can carry significant health risks, including Long Covid, and for those already living with chronic illness, reinfection can be devastating. Yet public health messaging and access to preventative measures disappeared with ‘Freedom Day’, and it could be argued that they were ne
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Dobbin and Goodburn: A Tale of Two Cities
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” I’m sure you receive many letters and calls for help, but I thought instead of one as dry as toast you could put your feet up at Number 10, put on a brew, open an enclosed tub of twiglets.
Oct 268 min read
Psychologisation 101 Update
The Psychologisation Infographic is out! This was our first article in the 101 series, and you can read the updated version here, as we have since finalised our infographic process. We thought it would be helpful to release the graphic here and go over some recent articles that show psychologisation is still highly relevant and embedded in medicine.
Oct 133 min read
06. On Fairy Tales & Disability: Discussing ‘Disfigured’ with Amanda Leduc
What do fairy tales tell us about disability, difference and the bodies we are taught to fear?
For this episode of Cripademia, we’re joined by Amanda Leduc, author of Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space.
Oct 132 min read
101: 03. The Biopsychosocial Model
To clearly name the problem: The term is accepted in medicine as a common-sense position that on the surface makes a great deal of sense. Yet, there is often a hidden psychosomatic interpretation that has led to significant patient harm.
Jul 298 min read
‘That agony returns’: What Coleridge’s ancient mariner can teach us about the Long Covid brain re-trainers
We are pleased to host writer Ted Monroe with a wonderfully incisive article on the recent controversial article ‘The Painful Truth about Long Covid’ by Alan Levinovitz.
Jul 58 min read
We Have Responded to the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Continuing the dialogue on ME, Long Covid and evidence-based psychiatric education Audio on Substack In June, the Royal College of Psychiatrists responded to our open letter concerning the framing of Long Covid at the Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress. We welcomed the opportunity to receive a formal response. Rather than replying immediately, we took time to consult with many of the charities, organisations, clinicians, researchers and patient advocates wh
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